About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Municipal Engineer / Project Manager to join our team in the Cowichan Valley or Victoria, BC. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects throughout a region experiencing unprecedented growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing multidisciplinary teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Our work spans a diverse range of critical infrastructure projects, including lineal infrastructure, transportation improvements, water and wastewater systems, bridges, and parks. With a balance of hands-on engineering expertise, project management acumen, and business development skills, you will help drive the continued growth and success of our municipal engineering practice in the Cowichan Valley and beyond.

Why This Role Might Be a Great Match For You

• You’re looking for a role where your engineering decisions shape a community’s future; where growing towns, evolving infrastructure, and engaged local partners make every project feel purposeful.
• You’re excited to take the reins on complex, varied work - the kind of projects that let you lead teams, build relationships, and see your ideas move from concept sketches to finished infrastructure.
• You want to ground your career in a region that gives as much back as you put in; in Cowichan Valley, you can step out of a client meeting and be minutes from trails, shoreline, and a welcoming, close-knit community.

Live, Work and Play in Duncan

Located in the heart of the scenic Cowichan Valley, our Duncan office offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and modern amenities. Surrounded by forests, farms, and oceanfront, the area is known for its mild climate, vibrant arts scene, and abundance of outdoor recreation, including hiking, cycling, kayaking, and wine touring. With a welcoming community, excellent schools, and easy access to both Victoria and Nanaimo, Duncan provides an exceptional quality of life for professionals and families alike.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the detailed design and production of engineering drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with all client, municipal, and approval agency requirements. Projects include new municipal utilities, roadworks, water/wastewater facilities and infrastructure rehabilitation and renewal initiatives for local governments.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of approval documents, design calculations, development and construction cost estimates, tender packages, and contract documents.
• Chair regular project meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure clear communication and effective project coordination.
• Develop new business opportunities and establish strategic relationships with key clients, agencies, and industry partners.
• Monitor project progress in collaboration with team members to ensure that schedules, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met or exceeded.
• Provide leadership in the implementation